Freshsamak vs Magrudy's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freshsamak
This service delivers fresh and cooked seafood directly to your home. Sourced from local fishermen, it offers raw, marinated, or prepared fish options. Enjoy the taste of the UAE's maritime heritage with convenient doorstep delivery.
- Fresh and cooked fish delivery
- Sourced from local Emirati fishermen
- Raw, marinated, or cooked options
- Home delivery service
- Managed by Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society
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Freshsamak is a premium fresh and cooked fish home delivery service managed by The Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society (ADFCS). Rooted in the UAE's rich maritime legacy, Fresh Catch Express connects the community to the freshest seafood, sourced directly from local Emirati fishermen and delivered straight to their doors—raw, marinated, or expertly cooked.
Magrudy's
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Magrudy's has been the UAE's home for books, toys, stationery, and gifts since 1975. Now shop the full Magrudy's experience right from your phone. Browse over 1M products across books (English & Arabic), toys and games, arts & crafts, stationery, school uniforms, and educational resources all in one app. WHY SHOP WITH THE MAGRUDY'S APP • Fast, easy browsing across every department • Save your favorites to your Wishlist • Track your orders from checkout to delivery • Sign in quickly with Google or your email • Get notified the moment your order ships • Explore curated collections: Book of the Month, New Arrivals, Award-Winning Reads, and more • Earn and redeem Magrudy's Loyalty rewards — just show your QR code at any store Whether you're stocking up for back-to-school, picking out a gift, or looking for your next great read, Magrudy's brings 50 years of trusted service to your fingertips. Download the app and start browsing today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magrudy's at every 2 months against Freshsamak's every 5 months. Freshsamak's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Freshsamak ships an update every 5 months, Magrudy's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freshsamak | Magrudy's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ABU DHABI FISHERMEN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY | Magrudy Enterprises LLC |
In-app purchases
Freshsamak
No in-app purchases
Magrudy's
No in-app purchases
